Cabinet Refacing in Old Strathcona
iPaint Painting provides professional cabinet refacing in Old Strathcona, Edmonton, replacing dated doors with brand new shaker, slab, or raised-panel doors that complement the neighbourhood's heritage character. Whether your kitchen is in an Edwardian character home near Whyte Avenue, a mid-century bungalow in Bonnie Doon, or a modern infill in Ritchie, we deliver a complete kitchen transformation without demolition or plumbing changes. New doors, drawer fronts, face frame veneering, hardware, and soft-close hinges are included. Owner Mourad leads every project. Every refacing includes a free consultation, transparent pricing, and 5-year warranty. Call 780-938-9555 or request your free estimate online.
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New Doors, New Hardware, Same Solid Boxes
Cabinet refacing replaces the visible elements of your Old Strathcona kitchen while preserving the structurally sound cabinet boxes underneath.
Cabinet Doors
Brand new doors in shaker, slab, raised-panel, or flat-panel profiles. Measured, ordered, and precision-fitted to your existing Old Strathcona cabinet boxes.
Drawer Fronts
New drawer fronts matched to your door style for a cohesive, factory-fresh look across every cabinet opening in your kitchen.
Face Frame Veneer
Cabinet box face frames are veneered or finished to match your new doors, creating a seamless, unified look throughout your kitchen.
New Hardware
Soft-close hinges, modern pulls, and knobs selected to complement your new door style. Updated hardware transforms the entire kitchen feel.
End Panels
Exposed cabinet ends are finished with matching panels for a built-in, custom look on peninsula and island units throughout your kitchen.
Crown Moulding
New or updated crown moulding and light valances to complete the kitchen transformation from top to bottom in your Old Strathcona home.
Island Cabinetry
Kitchen island doors, panels, and storage refaced to match your perimeter cabinets for a unified, designer kitchen look.
Bathroom Vanities
Bathroom vanity doors and drawer fronts replaced to match your kitchen or create a standalone updated look in Edmonton homes.
Not sure if refacing is right for your Old Strathcona kitchen? We also offer cabinet refinishing for a colour change on existing doors and cabinet painting for a lighter-touch refresh. Call us — we’ll help you decide.
From First Call to Modern Kitchen
We’ve refined our cabinet refacing process over 15 years, serving Old Strathcona homeowners who want a modern kitchen without the cost and disruption of a full renovation.
Free Consultation
Call 780-938-9555 or fill out our online form. We’ll schedule your free in-home cabinet assessment at your Old Strathcona address — typically within 48 hours.
Assessment & Door Selection
We inspect your cabinet boxes for structural integrity, measure every opening, and help you choose the perfect door style, colour, and hardware for your Edmonton kitchen.
Detailed Written Estimate
You receive a clear proposal listing every door, drawer front, hinge, pull, and veneer panel with pricing. No surprises — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Old Door Removal
Existing doors, drawer fronts, and hardware are carefully removed. Cabinet boxes are cleaned, inspected, and prepared for new veneer on face frames.
New Doors & Veneer Installed
Brand new doors and drawer fronts are precision-fitted. Face frames veneered to match. New soft-close hinges, pulls, and knobs installed throughout your Old Strathcona kitchen.
Final Walkthrough
We inspect every door, drawer, and hinge with you. Everything is aligned, cleaned, and your 5-year written workmanship warranty is activated. Your kitchen looks brand new.
Why Old Strathcona Homeowners Choose iPaint for Cabinet Refacing
Cabinet refacing demands precise measurement, quality materials, and expert installation — that’s exactly what we deliver across Edmonton.
In-House Team, No Subcontractors
Every installer on our crew is a full-time, in-house employee. No rotating strangers in your Old Strathcona home, no subcontractors, no middlemen. When you hire iPaint, you get iPaint — the same trained team from our south Edmonton shop, just 20 minutes from Edmonton via Anthony Henday Drive.
Certified & Experienced
Mourad holds a Painter and Decorator Certification, plus MPI and Lead Safety (RRP) credentials. With 15+ years of cabinet work across the Edmonton metro area, he knows which Old Strathcona cabinet box constructions hold up to refacing and which are better served by refinishing or replacement.
Premium Door Styles & Materials
We source high-quality replacement doors in shaker, slab, raised-panel, and flat-panel profiles — available in solid wood, MDF, or thermofoil finishes. Every door is measured to your exact cabinet openings for a precision fit that looks custom, not builder-grade.
Fraction of Replacement Cost
Full cabinet replacement in Old Strathcona runs $20,000–$40,000+ including demolition, plumbing, countertop refitting, and installation. Cabinet refacing delivers a completely modern look for $5,000–$12,000 — keeping your countertops, plumbing, and layout exactly where they are.
5-Year Written Warranty
Every cabinet surface we reface is backed by a 5-year written workmanship warranty. If doors warp, veneer lifts, or hardware fails due to our installation — we come back and make it right, no questions asked. That’s our promise to every Old Strathcona homeowner.
No Hidden Costs — Ever
The price on your written estimate is the price you pay. Period. We don’t surprise you with extra charges for hardware, veneer, or “additional fitting.” Same pricing as Edmonton — no travel surcharge for Old Strathcona or anywhere in Edmonton.
Premium Finishes for Old Strathcona Cabinets
We pair new doors and hardware with professional-grade finishing products from trusted brands — ensuring your refaced cabinets look stunning and last for years.
Benjamin Moore
The gold standard in cabinet finishing. Benjamin Moore’s Advance line is purpose-built for cabinetry — delivering a factory-smooth, furniture-like finish with exceptional hardness and durability. Ideal for Old Strathcona kitchens where high humidity from cooking meets Alberta’s dry winter air.
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams ProClassic and Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel deliver outstanding levelling and a glass-smooth finish on cabinet face frames and trim. Exceptional adhesion on the veneer surfaces used in cabinet refacing projects across Edmonton.
Cloverdale
A trusted Western Canadian brand delivering professional-grade performance. Cloverdale’s cabinet and trim products offer excellent adhesion and durability — especially well-suited for Alberta’s unique climate conditions and the temperature swings Old Strathcona homeowners experience.
During your free consultation, we’ll recommend the best door material, finish, and hardware for your kitchen based on your style preferences, usage patterns, and budget.
Cabinet Refacing Pricing for Old Strathcona
Same pricing as Edmonton — no travel surcharges for Old Strathcona or Edmonton.
Every estimate is detailed, transparent, and guaranteed in writing. Request your free estimate or call 780-938-9555.
Why Old Strathcona Kitchens Are Perfect for Cabinet Refacing
Old Strathcona is the urban core of Edmonton, Alberta — Canada’s largest specialized municipality, located directly east of Edmonton with over 72,000 residents. The community experienced three major building booms that each left a distinctive kitchen cabinet style, and all three are now prime candidates for refacing rather than costly replacement.
1980s Foundations: Nottingham, Brentwood & Woodbridge Farms
Old Strathcona’s early growth neighbourhoods along Sherwood Drive and Baseline Road produced thousands of kitchens with solid oak cabinet boxes topped by raised-panel or cathedral-arch doors in medium-brown stain. Nottingham, near Broadmoor Lake Park and Nottingham School, features two-storey family homes where the kitchen boxes are built from quality plywood and hardwood that has held up superbly over 35+ years. Woodbridge Farms, situated near Heritage Hills Golf Course along the corridor between Sherwood Drive and Clover Bar Road, shares the same era of construction. These cabinet boxes are too solid to rip out — they just need new doors in a modern shaker or slab profile to look current again.
1990s Premium: Broadmoor Estates & Heritage Hills
Broadmoor Estates, located near Broadmoor Lake and the Edmonton Library, features executive homes with 3,000+ square-foot floor plans and large kitchens with 40+ cabinet doors. The 1990s builders used premium plywood box construction with cathedral-arch or raised-panel oak doors that were top-of-the-line in their era. Heritage Hills, set along Heritage Drive south of Baseline Road, introduced early open-concept kitchens to Old Strathcona with solid maple cabinet construction. Both neighbourhoods are the ideal demographic for refacing: homeowners who invested significantly in their original kitchens and now want a modern update without tearing out $40,000 worth of still-solid cabinetry. If you’re also considering a full kitchen refresh, our interior painting service in Old Strathcona pairs naturally with cabinet refacing.
2000s Expansion: Lakeland Ridge, Clover Bar Ranch & Emerald Hills
Lakeland Ridge, developed between 2005 and 2015 south of Wye Road, features builder-grade thermofoil flat-panel or basic MDF raised-panel doors that are now peeling, bubbling, and delaminating near stovetops and dishwashers — while the particleboard and MDF cabinet boxes underneath are still perfectly serviceable. Clover Bar Ranch, nestled east of Clover Bar Road near the North Saskatchewan River valley, has estate properties with larger kitchens. Emerald Hills, Old Strathcona’s newest major development near Emerald Hills Leisure Centre, has kitchens where even 10-year-old thermofoil is showing wear. For all three communities, replacing peeling thermofoil doors with solid wood or premium MDF shaker doors transforms the kitchen completely at a fraction of full replacement cost.
What’s Included in Every Old Strathcona Cabinet Refacing Project
When you hire iPaint for cabinet refacing in Old Strathcona, you get a complete, turnkey transformation — not just a set of new doors dropped off at your doorstep.
- Full in-home assessment — cabinet boxes inspected for structural integrity, every opening measured at your Old Strathcona address
- Door style and colour consultation — shaker, slab, raised-panel, or flat-panel in the colour and material of your choice
- Hardware selection guidance — soft-close hinges, pulls, and knobs that complement your new door style
- Old door and hardware removal — careful removal and disposal of existing doors, drawer fronts, and hardware
- Face frame veneer or finishing — exposed cabinet box frames matched to your new door colour
- Precision door and drawer front installation — every new piece fitted, aligned, and adjusted for perfect operation
- End panel installation — exposed cabinet sides finished with matching panels
- Crown moulding and trim — updated or added to complete the transformation
- Final walkthrough and alignment check — every door and drawer tested for smooth operation
- Full cleanup — your kitchen returned the way it was, or better
- 5-year written workmanship warranty — activated at project completion
Old Strathcona Cabinet Refacing Pricing Guide
Pricing is identical to Edmonton — no travel surcharges for Old Strathcona or Edmonton. Our shop at 9821 33 Ave NW is just 20 minutes from Old Strathcona via Anthony Henday Drive. Typical ranges:
- Small kitchen (10–20 doors) — $5,000–$7,000 in shaker or slab style, 5–7 days
- Average kitchen (20–30 doors) — $7,000–$9,000, the most common size in Nottingham and Westboro
- Executive kitchen (30–50+ doors) — $9,000–$12,000 in Broadmoor Estates and Heritage Hills
- Bathroom vanity refacing — $1,500–$3,500 for single or double vanities
- Pre-sale kitchen refresh — $4,000–$7,000 to modernize a kitchen before listing in Edmonton’s competitive real estate market
Want to change the colour but keep your door style? Cabinet refinishing in Old Strathcona strips and spray-finishes your existing doors. Need the walls done at the same time? Our interior painting team handles both projects for maximum efficiency.
Cabinet Refacing Across Old Strathcona & Edmonton
We provide professional cabinet refacing services throughout Old Strathcona, Edmonton, and all surrounding communities.
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Cabinet Refacing FAQs — Old Strathcona
Straight answers to the questions Old Strathcona homeowners ask most about cabinet refacing costs, timelines, and options.
How much does cabinet refacing cost in Old Strathcona?
Cabinet refacing in Old Strathcona ranges from $7,000 for a compact bungalow kitchen to $18,000 for a large open-concept layout with island cabinetry. Character homes near Whyte Avenue typically cost $8,000 to $14,000. Modern infills with builder-grade kitchens run $8,000 to $13,000. Renovated kitchens with custom requirements cost $10,000 to $16,000. Refacing includes brand new doors and drawer fronts, veneering of cabinet box face frames, new hardware, soft-close hinges, and professional installation.
What door styles work best for Old Strathcona character homes?
Shaker-style doors are the most popular choice for Old Strathcona character homes because the clean lines and recessed centre panel complement period architecture without looking dated. For homes with Craftsman or Arts and Crafts character, flat-panel doors in a darker stain or painted finish work well. For modern infills, slab doors in white or light grey create a sleek, contemporary look. We bring door style samples to your free consultation so you can see how each profile looks against your home's existing character.
How long does cabinet refacing take in an Old Strathcona home?
A typical 20 to 30 door kitchen takes 5 to 8 working days from measurement to final installation. After the initial measurement appointment, custom doors are fabricated (2 to 3 weeks lead time). On-site installation takes 3 to 5 days. Your kitchen remains functional throughout most of the process since we work in sections. For character homes with non-standard cabinet dimensions, we custom-fabricate every door to ensure a perfect fit.
Can you reface cabinets to match the character of an Old Strathcona heritage home?
Yes. We offer raised-panel, shaker, and flat-panel door profiles in solid wood finishes that complement Old Strathcona's heritage architecture. For homes with original Craftsman details, we can match door profiles and colours that feel period-appropriate while delivering modern functionality (soft-close hinges, full-extension drawers). For homeowners blending old and new, a painted shaker door in white or warm grey bridges heritage character and contemporary design beautifully.
What is the difference between refacing and refinishing for an Old Strathcona kitchen?
Cabinet refacing replaces your doors and drawer fronts entirely with brand new ones while veneering existing cabinet box face frames to match. Cabinet refinishing strips your existing doors to bare wood and spray-applies a new professional finish. Choose refacing when you want a completely different door style, when your existing doors are damaged or warped, or when thermofoil is peeling. Choose refinishing when you like your current door profile but want a new colour. Both deliver dramatic results in Old Strathcona kitchens.
Old Strathcona’s Trusted Cabinet Refacing Team
Whether it’s a full kitchen refacing in Broadmoor Estates, a bathroom vanity update, or just a consultation to explore your options — let’s talk about your Old Strathcona cabinet project. Free estimates, no pressure.